M.Tech (Applied Geology) Five Year Integrated Course

M.Tech (Applied Geology) Five Year Integrated Course

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS (CBCS)

Semester – I

M.Tech (Applied Geology) Five Year Integrated Course

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS (CBCS)

Semester – II

M.Tech (Applied Geology) Five Year Integrated Course

Semester-I Complete

Syllabus (CBCS)

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Unit - I

Interference: Principle of Superposition, Conditions for interference, Division of wave-front: Fresnel’s Biprism and Applications, Division of amplitude: Wedge-shaped film, Newton’s rings, Michelson Interferometer and Applications.

Diffraction: Types of diffraction, Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit, Plane transmission diffraction grating: theory, secondary maxima and minima, width of principal maxima, absent spectra, overlapping of spectral lines, determination of wavelength; Dispersive power and resolving power of diffraction grating.

Unit – II

Polarization: Polarization of transverse waves, Plane of polarization, Polarization by reflection, Double refraction, Nicol Prism, Quarter and half wave plate, Specific Rotation, Laurent ‘s half shade polarimeter, Biquartz polarimeter.

Laser: Introduction, Stimulated Absorption, Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission; Einstein’s Coefficients and its derivation, Population Inversion, Direct and Indirect pumping, Pumping schemes, Main components of Laser, He-Ne Laser, Semiconductor Laser, Characteristics of Laser, Applications of Laser.

Unit – III

Optical Fiber: Introduction, Principle of propagation of light waves in optical fibers: total internal reflection, acceptance angle, numerical aperture, V- number; Modes of propagation, Types of optical fibers: single mode fiber, multimode fibers; Fiber optics communication system, Advantages of optical fiber communication, Applications of optical fibers.

Ultrasonics: Ultrasonic waves, Properties of ultrasonic waves, Production of ultrasonic waves: Magnetostriction and Piezoelectric methods, Detection of ultrasonic waves, Measurement of velocity of ultrasonic waves, Applications of ultrasonic waves.

Unit - IV

Special theory of Relativity: Concept of ether, Michelson-Morley experiment, Postulates of Special theory of relativity, Frame of reference, Galilean Transformations, Lorentz transformations, Consequences of Lorentz Transformations: Length contraction, Time

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dilation; Velocity transformations, Variation of mass with velocity, Einstein’s mass-energy relation, Einstein’s energy-momentum relation.

Nuclear Radiation and Detection: Classification of nuclear radiations, Interaction of charged particle (light and heavy) and gamma radiations with matter (basic concepts); Gas-filled detector: Ionization Chamber, Proportional Counter, Geiger Muller Counter; Scintillation Detector, Semiconductor Detector.

Text Books

1.  Applied Physics for Engineers, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.

2.  Concepts of Modern Physics (5th edition), Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited.

Reference Books:

3.  A Textbook of Optics, S. Chand & Company Ltd.

4.  Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity, John Wiley & Sons.

5.  Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics, PHI Learning Private Limited.

6.  Nuclear Radiation Detectors, New Age International (P) Limited.

Note: The Examiner will be given the question paper template and will have to set the question paper according to the template provided along with the syllabus.

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Unit – I

Thermodynamics- First, second, third and zeroth law of thermodynamics, concept of entropy (for reversible and irreversible process, of ideal gases, of phase transition), free energy, work function, chemical potential, Gibb’s Helmholtz equation, Clausius-Clapeyron equation and related numerical problems. Phase rule, terminology and derivation of Gibbs phase rule, phase diagrams of water system, sulphur system, (Pb-Ag) system, (Zn-Mg) system and (Na-K) system.

Unit-II

Water and its treatment: Hardness of water and its determination by EDTA, alkalinity and its determination, related numerical problems, Scale and sludge formation (composition, properties and methods of prevention), Water softening by ion exchange process, desalination (reverse osmosis, electrodialysis)

Green Chemistry: Definition and concept, Twelve principles of green chemistry, Alternate solvents-ionic liquids, super critical fluid (SCF) system, derivatized and immobilized solvent materials.

Unit-III

Corrosion: Dry and Wet corrosion, electrochemical theory of corrosion, Pitting, water-line, differential aeration and stress corrosion, factors affecting corrosion, preventive measures (proper design and material selection, cathodic and anodic protection).

Lubricants: Mechanism of thin and thick layer lubrication, classification of lubricants and important propertiers of lubricants (viscosity index, flash and fire point, saponification number, pour point, iodine number,) Greases as lubricants: consistency and drop point test

Unit-IV

Engineering materials: Ceramics (brief introduction of clays, silica, feldspar, porcelain and Vitreous Enamels), cement (introduction, raw materials, manufacture of portland cement, analysis of cement) Nanoscale materials(introduction, properties of nanomaterials, brief discussion of nanocrystals and clusters, fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, dendrimers, nano wires, nanocomposites)

Text Book

1. Engineering Chemistry, Wiley Publications.

Reference Books

1.  Chemistry in Engineering and Technology, J.C.Kuriacone, J Rajaram McGraw Hill Education(India)Private Ltd. Volume I and II.

2.  A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry, by S.S.Dua, S.Chand and Company Ltd.

3.  Physical Chemistry, by Atkin, Oxford Publication.

4.  Principals of Physical Chemistry, by Puri Sharma Pathania, Vishal Publications.

Note: The Examiner will be given the question paper template and will have to set the question paper according to the template provided along with the syllabus.

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Unit-I

Introduction: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes and their Classification. Industrial Safety; Introduction, Types of Accidents, Causes and Common Sources of Accidents, Methods of Safety, First Aid.

Engineering Materials: General Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials, Mild Steel, Medium Carbon Steel, High Carbon Steel, High Speed Steel and Cast Iron.

Unit-II

Foundry: Introduction to Casting Processes, Basic Steps in Casting Process, Pattern, Types of Patterns, Pattern Allowances, Risers, Runners, Gates, Moulding Sand and its composition, Sand Preparation, Molding Methods, Core Sands and Core Making, Core Assembly, Mold Assembly, Melting ( Cupola) and Pouring, Fettling, Casting Defects and Remedies.

Unit-III

Cold Working ( Sheet Metal Work ): Sheet Metal Operations, Measuring, Layout Marking, Shearing, Punching, Blanking, Piercing, Forming, Bending and Joining, Advantages and Limitations.

Hot Working Processes: Introduction to Hot Working, Principles of Hot Working Processes, Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, Wire Drawing.

Plant Layout: Objectives of Layout, Types of Plant Layout and their Advantages.

Unit-IV

Introduction to Machine Tools: Specifications and Uses of commonly used Machine Tools in a Workshop such as Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Introduction to Metal Cutting. Nomenclature of a Single Points Cutting Tool and Tool Wear. Mechanics of Chips Formations, Type of Chips , Use of Coolants in machining.

Welding: Introduction to Welding, Classification of Welding Processes, Gas Welding: Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Resistance Welding; Spot and Seam Welding, Arc Welding: Metal Arc, TIG & MIG Welding, Welding Defects and Remedies, Soldering & Brazing.

Text Books :

1.  Workshop Technology Vol. I &II - Hazra & Chaudhary, Asian Book Comp., New Delhi.

2.  Process and Materials of Manufacture-Lindberg, R.A. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1.  Principles of Manufacturing Materials and Processes- Campbell, J.S.- McGraw- Hill.